Question 1

Which TV producer hired David E. Kelley after reading this script?

Accepted Answer

TV producer Steven Bochco hired writer David E. Kelley to write for his television series L.A. Law (1986) after reading this script.

Question 2

How did director Bob Clark involve a family in the film after a silent auction?

Accepted Answer

At his son's elementary school, Bob Clark offered a silent auction prize to go behind the scenes. After friends won, Clark allowed the entire family to be extras in a scene.

Question 3

Who was originally cast as Robin 'Stormy' Weathers before Judd Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Michael J. Fox originally agreed to star, but producer Dino De Laurentiis didn't want to wait six months, so Judd Nelson was cast instead.

Question 4

What preamble did some movie posters feature for this film?

Accepted Answer

Some posters featured a preamble: 'Robin "Stormy" Weathers is gaining a reputation. His partners resent him. Judges can't stand him. One client won't let anybody else represent him...'

Question 5

Which law firm client optioned David E. Kelley's spec screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Attorney David E. Kelley showed his spec screenplay to his law firm's client, Indian Neck Productions, who optioned it and then recruited director Bob Clark.

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